| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $165.98 | 4.444% | $173.3562 | $173.36 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.37 | 8.666% | $81.9016 | $81.90 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.53 | 9.323% | $125.2076 | $125.21 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.85 | 10.508% | $92.661 | $92.66 | $92.65 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.52 | 9.747% | $160.8013 | $160.80 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.45 | 7.826% | $91.0591 | $91.06 | $91.05 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.83 | 5.589% | $113.8566 | $113.86 | $113.85 | $113.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.53 | $838.8434 | $838.85 | $838.80 | $839.00 | |